Dr. Elin Ericsson

Biography

Elin Ericsson is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg within the Department of Applied IT. Her PhD research focuses on computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and investigates secondary school students' experiences in practicing foreign language speaking skills using virtual humans and spoken dialogue systems. She has conducted intervention studies in formal educational settings that leverage simulated spoken interactions to engage students in practical tasks aimed at solving challenges in the target language. Her research also explores foreign language teachers' attitudes and experiences when integrating digital tools, with a particular emphasis on speaking skills. Elin adopts a mixed-methods approach, employing questionnaires, logbooks, interviews, and system-generated metrics to gather data. With a background as a teacher of French, Spanish, and English, she has several years of experience in digitalization within education. Elin is also associated with the research school CUL (Center for Educational Science and Teacher Research) and the national graduate school GRADE, which focuses on the role of digital technologies in education.

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